Dr. Ryan Norris, ecologist in the College of Biological Science, spoke with CBC News about his recent study that found millions of birds are being killed each year by cats. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of student Jacob Winterton who passed away on March 25, 2026. Jacob’s obituary is posted online, where people are invited to post photos and condolences to the tribute wall. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, March 27 in Jacob’s honour. Support services and […]
Northern Ontario faces a longstanding and worsening shortage of veterinary care, leaving many rural, remote and Indigenous communities with limited access to routine and emergency services. This gap affects animal welfare, community well-being and the veterinarians who must cover vast regions with little support. The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) – a groundbreaking partnership between the University of […]
The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Byron Sheldrick as interim provost and vice-president (academic), effective March 30, 2026. This appointment will provide continuity in academic leadership during the transition in the provost portfolio, with Dr. Bill Rosehart serving in an advisory capacity to the president and interim provost for the remainder of his time […]
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A University of Guelph researcher has received government funding to help Canadian farmers grow wheat using fertilizer more efficiently while strengthening soil health and the wheat microbiome. Dr. Kari Dunfield, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has received $3,920,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance Advantage […]
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The John F. Wood Centre empowers students, recent grads with support, mentorship and real-world experience to launch new ventures Dr. Farzaneh Nasrollahzadeh always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. “All my family members have their own businesses, so I really wanted one too,” she says. Nasrollahzadeh, who graduated from the University of Guelph with her PhD in biophysics in 2023, found an opportunity to […]
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The University of Guelph has been named among the top institutions globally, ranking in a record 15 subjects in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Ranked number one in Canada, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) broke the top five in the global rankings, climbing to fourth from sixth last year, confirming its reputation as a […]
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To improve the process for transfer students, the University of Guelph will fully implement the Ontario Transfer Credit System (ONTCS), supported by funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT). The project will create a centralized platform that will make the transfer process faster, clearer and more consistent, replacing disconnected tools with a […]
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Millions of Canadians are set to receive a new grocery rebate intended to offset rising food costs. A University of Guelph food business researcher says while the rebate is beneficial, it is a temporary solution and does not sufficiently address affordability challenges. “There is still the necessity for measures that would reduce or stabilize food prices,” says Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, professor at the School of Hospitality, Food and […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke with Global News about whether rebates would help consumers as the Iran war continues to drive the price of food and fuel higher. He also spoke with Yahoo! Finance about how higher fuel and fertilizer expenses are expected to […]
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By Dr. Evan Fraser, executive director of the Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph; Lenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute, University of Fraser Valley; and Alison Sunstrum, managing partner at the VC fund, NYA Ventures. This article is an expanded version of a commentary that first appeared in the Toronto Star. The original version […]
In a commentary for Canada’s National Observer, Dr. Jennifer Silver, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the critical role of media organizations during times of disaster and crisis. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about how companies use algorithmic pricing to adjust costs for consumers. He also discussed the practice with National Post. […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed Canada’s need to position itself as a valuable food partner to maintain food security. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC News The National about grocers facing fines over mislabelling products as Canadian. […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed sodium levels in chicken breasts. […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Stephen Lewis, professor in the Department of Psychology, discussed rising instances of self-harm in youth. […]
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about how the war in Iran is impacting supply chains for groceries and fertilizers. He also discussed the impact of oil prices on grocery costs with Toronto Star. He also discussed the impact of the war with CTV News. Von Massow spoke to The Globe and Mail about […]
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Discussing ‘Love Story,’ the latest television series to be based on a real life story, in this case the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, Dr. Elaine Chang, professor in the School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing, spoke to the Canadian Press about the responsibilities producers have to dramatize stories respectfully. […]
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Dr. Fiona James’ clinical studies in neurology advance Ontario Veterinary College in unique field When Judy Rikley first noticed her eight-week-old West Highland White Terrier’s head shaking while she was seated, her initial thought was that it must be tremors. A caregiver of dogs over multiple decades, she never considered the involuntary movements could be […]
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